need 32-bit capable software
Friday, November 28, 2003 by digital_trucker | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I need to be able to create 32-bit TGA or PNG files. PSP8.1 just won't do it. I've got the gimp, but it's too danged cryptic. Better yet...HEY STARDOCK! Make Windowblinds PNG compatible!
digital_trucker
Reply #3 Friday, November 28, 2003 4:26 PM
Reply #3 Friday, November 28, 2003 4:26 PM
Infranview isn't really appropriate. Doesn't matter anyway...with much help from SkinStudio on the IRC channel, I've found out which settings to use with PSP when saving a PNG to make it work properly.
File/Preferences/File Format Preferences...PNG tab...uncheck 'Load and save transparency from / to alpha channel
When you save your PNG, run the optimizer...under transparency tab, choose 'Alpha channel transparency'.
Optimize your palette if you want.
It will save as a 32-bit PNG. When you import it into SkinStudio it will be converted to a 32-bit TGA. Of course (and this is the part that threw me) not all buttons and so forth support alpha channel transparency...basically, if the transparent/translucent checkboxes are active, you're in business.
A HEARTY THANK YOU to SkinStudio fro all the help!
File/Preferences/File Format Preferences...PNG tab...uncheck 'Load and save transparency from / to alpha channel
When you save your PNG, run the optimizer...under transparency tab, choose 'Alpha channel transparency'.
Optimize your palette if you want.
It will save as a 32-bit PNG. When you import it into SkinStudio it will be converted to a 32-bit TGA. Of course (and this is the part that threw me) not all buttons and so forth support alpha channel transparency...basically, if the transparent/translucent checkboxes are active, you're in business.
A HEARTY THANK YOU to SkinStudio fro all the help!
XX
Reply #5 Friday, November 28, 2003 7:35 PM
Reply #5 Friday, November 28, 2003 7:35 PM
Lol. I like SVG format so far, but version of sodipodi can't export pngs. 
SelfExiled
Reply #8 Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:21 PM
Reply #8 Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:21 PM
Hmm, I've never had a problem using PNG files, when they were accepted by SS. But, thanks for the info.
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Reply #1 Friday, November 28, 2003 3:13 PM